Thunderbolt writes: "The PC version of Assassin's Creed manages to improve upon the most memorable aspect of the game. Its graphics, which were stunning on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, look even better on an appropriately beefy PC rig. The busy alleyways of medieval Jerusalem and the views from the highest towers in Damascus are the stuff that tech demos are made of. However, the label of "Director's Cut" on this PC port is a bit of a stretch. There are no new characters, areas or subplots. Instead, there are only a few minor mission types and the same problems that plagued the console versions."
Pros:
-Amazing graphics make for some of the most detailed environments ever
-Excellent controls with a gamepad
-Two different narratives work fairly well
-Running across rooftops makes for a great time
Cons:
-A pretty, yet shallow world
-The new content is pretty basic
-If I have to climb one more tower I'll cry
-Altair's plot is predictable
Assassin's Creed has been hard done by in the past several years despite its success, and as messy as it could be, it might be time for a reboot.
They already did that in 2017 with origins. I don’t think a reboot is on the cards when Ubisoft is about to go down under lol
I hope the splinter cell remake sees the light of day before the company closes
I doubt they'll be closing, but they are primed to be eaten up by a bigger comp. Also 2017 was nearly a decade ago, it could use another reboot or rather it should just be retired.
Origins was the reboot.
But that also alienated the original AC lovers, abit. Not everybody adores the perma-change of the IP to be vast RPGs.
What I instead propose is, alternate between Valhalla/Shadows type AC RPGs and Mirage/ACII like non-RPG releases.
What is old might feel new again. A new splinter cell with semi open levels but still having a linear structure (not just one giant open world) that have multiple paths to complete the objective but still have stealth be the main priority would feel fresh, especially with modern graphics and military gadgets .
I agree, from anecdotal evidence, all franchises eventually stagnate, it might be a good time to start something new.
"it might be time for a reboot." No it might be time to put this shit to rest for a few yrs. A good 4-5 then come back.
Total franchise reboot. This ac game is basically the hail Mary to keep Ubisoft alive if this fails the share price will be so low they will be forced to sell and likely absorbed into another org as the Ubisoft name carries almost no weight.
Don't get me wrong they will end up selling after ac regardless but it will be the difference of getting the deal they want vs the deal they don't
With many wondering what route the franchise should take next, Assassin's Creed should finally visit the Wild West era.
Tell me how that's going to be significantly different than colonial America. AC is about showcasing different cultures throughout history. They already did Native Americans in AC3, so then just cowboys, outlaws, ranchers, etc? Kinda feel like there's already a game out there that does that really freaking well. Hmmm, maybe the one in the thumbnail?
assassin's creed new york starring luigi as the adjuster taking out bad guys health insurance templars
Haytham Kenway is Assassin's Creed's best antagonist due to his recurring appearance and being a Templar from a family full of Assassins.
Ever since I heard about AC, it made me question how far this would go. After reading reviews, its just another game that is a physics tester. Sure enough Prince of Persia took some limits to merit itself. But an original title, that leaves you hanging? (*aside from the numerous glitches)
I may not be a future owner of a copy of Assassins Creed. (I did play a friend's copy of the game) But it does show potential for diverse ideas. The only thing holding it back, is the novel story, character design, and conception. Especially the ARG that the team created, was something to really be a part of. Once you get into the game itself, that novelty wears off quite a bit.
Perhaps a more group based AC next time? If its so stand alone, a bit curious why Ubisoft advertised it, the way they did. I used to be a part of the Swordsmen, another campaign under Ubi. And that was a humbling experience, hopefully the next entry will be more involved like that one was.
One more thing, can Assassins Creed hold up with a sequel?